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Ministry of Finance
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Calendar for Auction of Government of India Treasury Bills

After reviewing the cash position of the Government of India, Government of India, in consultation with Reserve Bank of India, has decided to notify the amounts for the issuance of Treasury Bills for the quarter ending March 2021 as under:
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Notified Amount for Auction of Treasury Bills


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Date of Auction
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Date of Issue
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91 Days
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182 Days
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364 Days
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Total
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January 06, 2021
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January 07, 2021
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4,000
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7,000
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8,000
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19,000
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January 13, 2021
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January 14, 2021
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4,000
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7,000
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8,000
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19,000
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January 20, 2021
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January 21, 2021
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4,000
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7,000
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8,000
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19,000
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January 27, 2021
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January 28, 2021
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4,000
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7,000
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8,000
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19,000
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February 03, 2021
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February 04, 2021
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4,000
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7,000
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8,000
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19,000
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February 10, 2021
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February 11, 2021
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4,000
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7,000
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8,000
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19,000
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February 17, 2021
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February 18, 2021
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4,000
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7,000
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8,000
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19,000
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February 24, 2021
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February 25, 2021
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4,000
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7,000
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8,000
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19,000
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March 03, 2021
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March 04, 2021
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4,000
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7,000
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8,000
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19,000
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March 10, 2021
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March 12, 2021
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4,000
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7,000
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8,000
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19,000
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March 17, 2021
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March 18, 2021
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4,000
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7,000
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8,000
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19,000
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March 24, 2021
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March 25, 2021
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4,000
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7,000
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8,000
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19,000
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March 30, 2021
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March 31, 2021
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4,000
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7,000
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8,000
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19,000
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Total
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52,000
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91,000
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104,000
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247,000
The Government of India/Reserve Bank of India will continue to have the flexibility to modify the notified amount and timing for auction of Treasury Bills depending upon the requirements of the Government of India, evolving market conditions and other relevant factors. Thus, the calendar is subject to change, if circumstances so warrant including for reasons such as intervening holidays. Such changes, if any, will be communicated through regular press releases.
The auction of Treasury Bills will be subject to the terms and conditions specified in the General Notification No. F.4-W&M/2018 dated March 27, 2018 issued by the Government of India, as amended from time to time.
Ministry of Railways
Gati Shakti Cargo Terminals
In order to boost investment from industry in development of additional terminals for handling rail cargos, a new ‘Gati Shakti Multi-Modal Cargo Terminal ’ policy has been launched on 15.12.2021. The locations for GCTs are being identified/finalized on the basis of demand from industry and potential of Cargo Traffic. So far, 6 GCTs have already been commissioned and around 74 more locations have been provisionally identified for development of GCTs. The State-wise details of the provisionally identified locations in the country are as under :
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SN
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Name of State
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Locations for GCTs identified
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1
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Andhra Pradesh
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4
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2
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Assam
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2
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3
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Bihar
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8
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4
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Chhattisgarh
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1
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5
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Delhi
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1
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6
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Gujarat
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3
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7
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Haryana
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2
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8
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Jharkhand
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4
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9
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Karnataka
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3
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10
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Kerala
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1
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11
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Madhya Pradesh
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1
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12
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Maharashtra
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11
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13
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Odisha
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4
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14
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Punjab
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6
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15
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Tamil Nadu
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3
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16
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Telangana
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5
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17
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Uttar Pradesh
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10
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18
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Uttarakhand
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1
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19
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West Bengal
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4
The salient features of Gati Shakti Cargo Terminals  are as under –
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- Simplified application and approval process, for quick and hassle-free approvals.
- No departmental charges will be levied on the applicant.
- No Land License Fees to be charged for the Railway land used for connectivity.
- No cost of commercial staff to be charged
- All common-user traffic facilities at the serving station to be constructed and maintained by Railway
- For Terminals giving 1 MT or more outward traffic, cost of mid-section Block Hut/ Block station to be reimbursed as 10% freight rebate.
- Maintenance of all assets  by Railway at its own cost, excluding the yard and loading/unloading lines
- Railway will reserve the right to grant connectivity to another Terminal from such portions of track being maintained by Railway
It has been targeted to set up 100 GCTs within the next three financial years i.e. 2022-23, 2023-24 and 2024-25.
This information was given by the Minister of Railways, Communications and Electronic & Information Technology, Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw in a written reply to a question in Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
MARATHA QUOTA JUDGEMENT
The Supreme Court in its judgment in Civil Appeal No.3123/2020 dated 5th May 2021, not only struck down the reservation given to the Maratha Community by the State Government of Maharashtra but also interpreted the Constitution  Amendment Act 2018 to state that there should be only one Central List of SEBCs and States are not empowered to maintain a separate State List of SEBCs. Since this not only goes against the legislative intent but would also adversely affect the reservations currently provided to such SEBCs who are only in the State List, Government has decided to bring The Constitution  Amendment Bill 2021 before the Parliament to amend the Articles 342A, 338B and 336 of the Constitution to restore the power of the States to maintain their State List of SEBCs.
This information was given by The Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment Sushri Pratima Bhoumik in the Lok Sabha in a written reply today.
Ministry of Steel
Indo-Japan bilateral held for cooperation in the steel sector and decarbonisation issues
Both the sides affirm importance of cooperation in achieving their respective net zero goals
Union Minister of Steel Sh. Jyotiraditya M. Scindia and Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry of Japan Mr. NISHIMURA Yasutoshi held a bi-lateral meeting in New Delhi today to discuss the cooperation in the steel sector and decarbonisation issues.
Both the sides stressed on the importance of pursuing a policy approach that takes into account the circumstances of each country's industry, with the underlying fundamental principle of pursuing both the economic growth and low carbon transition in the steel sector. They also shared the view that India and Japan are the world's second and third largest steel producers and co-benefit partners in the global steel industry.
Recognizing the recent expansion of investment activities in India by Japanese steel producers, both the sides decided to support the cooperation between the public and private sectors of the two countries which will lead to the appropriate development of the global steel industry and production of more value-added steel in India.
Both the sides recognized the importance of developing appropriate measurement methodologies for carbon intensity of steel production for their respective carbon neutrality goal. They also affirmed the importance of cooperation for achieving their respective net zero goals, recognizing the heterogeneity of steel decarbonization pathways.
In order to continue such cooperation, it was jointly decided to hold further discussions through Steel Dialogue and other cooperation programs in November, 2023. The focus of these programmes and dialogue will be on training programs, adoption of innovative technologies for increasing energy efficiency, decarbonization and resource efficiency of steel production, with the participation of the public and private sectors.
Ministry of Science & Technology
DBT-BIRAC supported Nation’s first mRNA-based vaccine found to be safe gets a nod from the Drugs Controller General of India DCG to move into Phase II/III trial
India’s First COVID-19, mRNA vaccine developed in partnership with DBT-BIRAC under Mission COVID Suraksha
Gennova Biopharmaceuticals Ltd., the Pune-based biotechnology company, working on the nation's first mRNA-based COVID-19 vaccine, submitted the interim clinical data of the Phase I study to the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation , the Government of India's National Regulatory Authority .
Vaccine Subject Expert Committee  reviewed the interim Phase I data and found that HGCO19 was safe, tolerable, and immunogenic in the participants of the study.
Gennova submitted the proposed Phase II and Phase III study entitled "A Prospective, Multicentre, Randomized, Active-controlled, Observer-blind, Phase II study seamlessly followed by a Phase III study to evaluate the Safety, Tolerability, and Immunogenicity of the candidate HGCO19  in healthy subjects" which was approved by the office of the DCG, CDSCO.
The study will be conducted in India at approximately 10-15 sites in Phase II and 22-27 sites in Phase III. Gennova plans to use the DBT-ICMR clinical trial network sites for this study.
Gennova's mRNA-based COVID-19 vaccine development program was partly funded by the Department of Biotechnology , Govt. of India under Ind CEPI, way back in Jun 2020. Later on, the DBT further supported the program under the Mission COVID Suraksha- The Indian COVID-19 Vaccine Development Mission, implemented by BIRAC.
Dr. Renu Swarup, Secretary, DBT and Chairperson, BIRAC said that “It is a matter of great pride that Nation’s first mRNA-based vaccine is found to be safe and the Drugs Controller General of India DCG has approved Phase II/III trial. We are confident that this will be an important vaccine for both India and the world. This is an important milestone in our Indigenous Vaccine Development Mission and positions India on the Global Map for Novel Vaccine Development.”
Dr. Sanjay Singh, CEO of Gennova Biopharmaceuticals Ltd., said that “After establishing the safety of our mRNA-based COVID-19 vaccine candidate HGCO19 in Phase I clinical trial, Gennova’s focus is to start Phase II/III pivotal clinical trial. In parallel, Gennova is investing in scaling up its manufacturing capacity to cater to the nation's vaccine requirement.
Prime Minister's Office
PM congratulates people of Lakshadweep as Minicoy, Thundi Beach and Kadmat Beach make it to coveted list of Blue Beaches
Lauds passion among Indians to further coastal cleanliness
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has congratulated, particularly the people of Lakshadweep as Minicoy, Thundi Beach and Kadmat Beach make it to coveted list of Blue Beaches, an eco-label given to the cleanest beaches in the world. The Prime Minister highlighted India’s remarkable coastline and lauded the passion among Indians to further coastal cleanliness.
Sharing a tweet by Union Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Shri Bhupendra Yadav, the Prime Minister tweeted;
“This is great! Congratulations, particularly to the people of Lakshadweep, for this feat. India’s coastline is remarkable and there is also a great amount of passion among our people to further coastal cleanliness.”
Ministry of Micro,Small & Medium Enterprises
Government Simplifies Registration Process for MSMEs
Only PAN, Aadhaar Required for MSME Registration
Minister for Road Transport & Highways and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Shri Nitin Gadkari announced simplification of process for registration of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises. Addressing a webinar of SMEStreet GameChangers Forum this evening, Shri Gadkari said that now only PAN and Aadhaar will be required for registration of MSMEs.
The Minister added that after getting registered, the MSME unit will be getting priority and finance. He said that there is a need to impart training to small units in fields of entrepreneurship and other related aspects. He assured full support of the MSME Ministry, and also expressed hope that banks and NBFCs will also provide full support to small businesses.
Emphasizing the importance of MSMEs, the Minister said that the MSMEs contribute significantly in the economic and social development of the country by fostering entrepreneurship and generating large employment opportunities. He said that with an objective of making India a global economic powerhouse, vision of MSME aims towards building a supporting ecosystem for MSMEs to enhance their contribution towards five trillion dollar economy. He said that in order to boost the economic activities of MSMEs, the Government has announced a special incentive package ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan’ of 20 lakh crore rupees.
Cabinet
Cabinet approves The Medical Termination of Pregnancy  Bill, 2020
The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has approved the Medical Termination of Pregnancy  Bill, 2020 to amend the Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act, 1971. The Bill will be introduced in the ensuing session of theParliament.
Salient features of proposed amendments:
- Proposing requirement for opinion of one provider for termination of pregnancy, up to 20 weeks of gestation and introducing the requirement of opinion of two providers for termination of pregnancy of 20-24 weeks of gestation.
- Enhancing the upper gestation limit from 20 to 24 weeks for special categories of women which will be defined in the amendments to the MTP Rules and would include 'vulnerable women including survivors of rape, victims of incest and other vulnerable women  etc.
- Upper gestation limit not to apply in cases of substantial foetal abnormalities diagnosed by Medical Board. The composition, functions and other details of Medical Board to be prescribed subsequently in Rules under the Act.
- Name and other particulars of a woman whose pregnancy has been terminated shall not be revealed except to a person authorised in any law for the time being in force.
The Medical Termination of Pregnancy  Bill, 2020 is for expanding access of women to safe and legal abortion services on therapeutic, eugenic, humanitarianor social grounds. The proposed amendments includesubstitution of certainsub-sections, insertion of certain new clauses under some sections in the existing Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act, 1971, with a view to increase upper gestation limit for termination of pregnancy under certain conditions and to strengthen access to comprehensiveabortioncare, under strict conditions, without compromisingservice andquality of safe abortion.
It is a step towards safety and well-being of the women and many women will be benefitted by this. Recently several petitions were received by the Courts seeking permission for aborting pregnancies at a gestational age beyond the present permissible limit on grounds of foetal abnormalities or pregnancies due to sexual violence faced by women. The proposed increase in gestational age will ensure dignity, autonomy, confidentiality and justice for women who need to terminate pregnancy.
In orderto increase access of women to safe abortion services and taking into account the advances in medical technology, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare proposed amendments after extensive consultation with various stake holders and several ministries.
President's Secretariat
In the fight against Covid-19, Ayush Systems of Medicine have played a vital role by increasing the immunity of people: President Kovind
President of India lays the foundation stone for the Mahayogi Guru Gorakhnath Ayush Vishwavidyalaya at gorakhpur
In the fight against COVID-19, especially in the second wave of the outbreak of the pandemic, AYUSH systems of medicine have played a vital role by increasing the immunity of people, said the President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind. He was speaking on the occasion of laying of the foundation stone for the Mahayogi Guru Gorakhnath AYUSH Vishwavidyalaya at Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh today .
Just as the President began his address after foundation laying, it rained. The President described this coincidence as auspicious beginning for the project.
Addressing the gathering, the President said that many traditional and non-conventional systems of healthcare and healing have been prevalent in our country since ancient times. The Government of India has made continuous efforts for their development. For the systematic education and research of these systems of medicine, the Ministry of AYUSH was formed in 2014. He noted that Government of Uttar Pradesh had also established the Department of AYUSH in 2017. He was confident that with establishment of the Mahayogi Guru Gorakhnath AYUSH University, AYUSH medical institutes of the state would be able to do better work in their respective fields by being affiliated with this university.
The President said that it is believed that Baba Gorakhnath has been one of the pioneers who have prepared medicines from minerals and metals as emergency medicines. Therefore, the naming of this University as “Mahayogi Guru Gorakhnath Ayush Vishwavidyalaya” is quite appropriate.
The President said that India is the best example of unity in diversity. People of India do not hesitate in adopting whatever is in public interest, beneficial and accessible to all. The practice of different types of medical systems in our country is also the result of this thinking. Yoga, Ayurveda and Siddha are India's contribution to the world.
The President said that today, the idea of Integrative System of Medicine is being recognized all over the world. Different medical systems are helping in curing the people as a complementary system to each other.
The President said that although the tribal society has a rich tradition of knowledge of herbs and herbal medicines, but in the past two decades, the popularity of AYUSH systems of medicine has increased across the country. The demand for medicinal herbs and plants has surged which is resulting in increasing income of farmers and forest dwellers as well as generating employment. He expressed confidence that the establishment of Mahayogi Gorakhnath AYUSH University in Gorakhpur would further boost the education and popularity of AYUSH systems.
Click here to see President's message in Hindi
Prime Minister's Office
PM pays homage to noted Tamil writer Thiru Azha. Valliappa on his birth centenary
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has paid homage to noted Tamil writer Thiru Azha. Valliappa on his birth centenary.
In a tweet, the Prime Minister said;
"I pay homage to Thiru Azha. Valliappa on his birth centenary. He is not only remembered for his outstanding writing and poetry but also for his efforts to popularise history, culture and literature among children. His efforts continue to inspire several people in today’s era."
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
'Yogotsav' as a countdown of 8th International Day of Yoga celebrated by Press Information Bureau
Goa | May 13, 2022
Press Information Bureau  Panaji and Field Outreach Bureau, Goa today organized a yoga demonstration session. This is in line with the 39th day to the countdown of 8th International Day of Yoga on June 21, 2022.
Staff and their families from all Press Information Bureau, Field Outreach Bureau, Doordarshan and All India Radio f practised the art of yoga and meditation under the guidance of yoga practitioner and instructor Shri Suresh Kumar. Shri Suresh Kumar is a yoga instructor and an athlete. He began the session informing the importance of Yoga for healthy life. He said, As per directions of Ayush Ministry ‘The Common Yoga Protocol’ is very useful for every beginner. One must follow daily practice to overcome the burden and stress of day to day life, he said.
‘Marjarasan’, ‘Anulom-Vilom’, stretching exercise performed by the staff. PIB is raising awareness about the benefits of the ancient Indian art of yoga, by dissemination of information through print, digital and social media. The Government of India has issued an Office Memorandum for using 100% biodegradable Yoga Mats called ‘Moorhen Yoga-Mats’ for the upcoming International Day of Yoga.
Visit https://yoga.ayush.gov.in/ to know about Common Yoga Protocol and events related to the countdown to the International Day of Yoga, 2022.
Shri Vinod Kumar D.V. Joint Director, PIB welcomed the participants and briefed about the event. Mr Riyaz Babu, Field Publicity Officer compared the session and proposed vote of thanks.
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Ministry of Home Affairs
NATIONAL INVESTIGATION AGENCY
Keeping in view the zero tolerance policy against terrorism, the Central Government regularly reviews administrative and legal requirements of National Investigation Agency  and takes necessary steps to enable it to discharge its mandate in a more effective and professional manner.
The Ministry of Home Affairs  has taken several measures since 2019 towards enhancing the capacity of NIA, which, interalia, include as under:
- The NIA, with its headquarters  at New Delhi, has 18 Branch Offices in the country. Of them, 10 branch offices at Chandigarh, Ranchi, Imphal, Chennai, Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Patna, Jaipur, Bhopal and Bhubaneshwar, with additional 481 posts, have been created since July, 2019.
- 142 additional posts have been sanctioned for establishment of two Divisions at NIA Hqrs, one for investigation and monitoring of Human Trafficking cases and the other for investigation of Offences of Cyber Terrorism, Explosives and Prohibited Arms and also for strengthening of legal cadre in NIA Headquaters.
- The NIA Act was amended in the year 2019 to enlarge the mandate of the NIA by inclusion of offences related to human trafficking, manufacture/sale of prohibited arms, cyber-terrorism and offences under the Explosive Substances Act, 1908 and expanded its jurisdiction beyond India.
- Unlawful Activities  Act, 1967 was amended in year 2019 to inter-alia empower Director General , NIA to seize/attach the properties related to proceeds of terrorism in cases being investigated by the NIA.
- NIA’s capacity enhancement has been ensured by providing prompt approvals for scientific & technological support in terms of equipments and skill.
- In order to give more autonomy and independence to the NIA, the financial powers delegated to DG, NIA for engaging consultants/ experts/ professionals have been enhanced substantially.
- The allocation of funds has consistently been increased since 2019-20.
This was stated by the Minister of State for Home Affairs, Shri Nityanand Rai in a written reply to a question in the Rajya Sabha.
Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
Individual household solar power system
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy  is implementing Rooftop Solar Programme Phase II to promote rooftop solar  in the country providing financial support to individual households for installation of RTS. The Programme is demand driven and RTS capacity aggregating 4000 MW is targeted for residential sector through provision of total Central Financial Assistance  of Rs. 6600 crore under the Programme. For individual households, CFA up to 40% of the benchmark cost is provided for RTS plants up to 3 kW capacity and 20% for RTS plants capacity beyond 3 kW and up to 10 kW. For Group Housing Societies/ Residential Welfare Associations , CFA is limited to 20% of the benchmark cost for RTS plants of capacity up to 500 kW used for supply of power to common facilities.
This information was given by Shri R.K Singh, Union Minister for Power and New and Renewable Energy in a written reply in Lok Sabha today.